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Posted on: 2014-04-28 22:39:16
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Blockage in a Waste Pipe




Through their life, the waste pipes fitted in the home will probably have to cope with just about everything from food waste to all manner of human hair so it is not surprising that sometimes we need some outside help to remedy a blockage that we may have in our pipework. SW11 Plumbers can carry out work on traps.
On the market, there are specialised cleaning solutions that can be used to try and clear a blocked section of a waste pipe. However the most common way to deal with a blockage is to simply use a piece of kit called a “Plunger”. They vary in their size but they do the same job which is to try and create a partial vacuum and blast the blockage away. The plunger is quite simple consisting of a wooden rod with a piece of cup shaped rubber on the end which covers the opening in the pan where the water sits. The plunger rubber base covers the hole, and using the water to form a seal, pump back and forth a few times to create the vacuum. Carry this out several times. SW11 Plumbers can use a plunger to unblock a sink.


The Trap:

They are fitted underneath sinks and sometimes become blocked. Before you start you must ensure that you have a bowl in place under the trap. Open and clear the trap, usually by hand, catching the water etc. in the bowl. Once the trap is clear, put it back together and re-fit. Run the water down and make sure it runs through the trap.


The Rod:

Most times, the blockage cannot be dealt with by normal means. For instance, if it is deep in pipework and some distance away you can use something called a drain rod. Consisting of a long narrow rod that will extend up to 6metres in length made from threaded sections and that screw together to increase its length. At the end of the rod is a corkscrew shaped piece that tangles itself with the blockage, allowing it to be pulled clear.






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